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French Potato Salad Recipe

French Potato Salad Recipe
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A delicious and vibrant French potato salad recipe that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a flavorful side dish. This salad features tender baby yellow potatoes tossed with a tangy mustard dressing, fresh herbs, and green onions.

Ingredients

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Potatoes & Vegetables

  • 2 pounds baby yellow potatoes (or a mix of half yellow and half red)
  • Pinch of sea salt and black pepper
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup diced green onion
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley (optional)

Dressing

  • 2½ tbsp spicy brown mustard (or Dijon mustard)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (plus more to taste)
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp good olive oil (see notes for oil-free alternative)
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped dill

Instructions

  1. Cook Potatoes: Place the baby potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and boil until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  2. Prepare Potatoes: Cut the potatoes into halves or quarters, then transfer to a mixing bowl. Add green onion, parsley, and apple cider vinegar; toss to combine.
  3. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, vinegars, and olive oil until emulsified.
  4. Combine: Pour the dressing over the warm potatoes, add dill, and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad, adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Rest and Serve: Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes at room temp or refrigerate before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize this salad by adding other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers.
  • For a creamier texture, mix in a dollop of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with the dressing.

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Keywords: French potato salad, mustard dressing, side dish, picnic food, summer salad

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